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Huddersfield forward Brett Ferres banned for two games for punching

Brett Ferres: Huddersfield forward
Image: Brett Ferres: Huddersfield forward will miss games against Hull KR and St Helens through injury

Huddersfield's England forward Brett Ferres has been given a two-match ban following his dismissal for punching on Sunday.

Ferres was dismissed during the Giants' 30-22 Super League win at Widnes after 11 minutes for striking opposing full-back Rhys Hanbury.

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He submitted an early-guilty plea to the grade C charge and avoided a disciplinary hearing.

The former Bradford, Wakefield and Castleford second rower, who was returning from an injury lay-off, will miss the Giants' matches against Hull KR and St Helens.